By ELLEN LEWIS
Skin
Much of what we saw at Curve Expo in New York replicates trends shown in Paris. But the dichotomy of emphasis between the USA and Paris shows indicate clear differences in the cultural priorities that guide these markets. However, one emphasis that proved universal is sustainability. Without exception this topic dominated both venues and brands that are taking the cause to heart found traction … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Aubade
Last week, post Paris shows, I recapped my impressions of Interfilière , which focuses on color, prints, materials and major messages that will affect Intimate Apparel design in the future. The exposition takes us into the 2021 design timeline. Today, I zero in on the Salon International de la Lingerie, which runs in tandem with Interfilière and targets actual product ready for the AW 2020 … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
La Chatte de Francoise is a panty brand that specializes in “slow fashion, only for cool girls”. And really, what’s more cool than being a sustainable fashion brand these days? As Ellen has pointed out time and time again in her trend forecasting posts, the concept of sustainability is here to stay.
La Chatte de Francoise was founded in 2013 by musician and DJ Marine Neuilly. She … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Reviewing last years recap of the Paris Interfilière Fair, it is quite evident that this year the message has not changed. It has only intensified. The critical movement in fashion is sustainability and the challenges for the Lingerie Industry are substantial. This exposition emphasized the importance of technology for every material that informs Intimate Apparel development. Wrapped together with this global quest is the heightened priority … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I’ve just returned from Paris having attended The Salon International de la Lingerie and Interfiliere expositions. As always, we will have an extensive overview published on Lingerie Briefs in a short time. But because Curve New York has moved its dates from late February to 2/4-2/6, timing does not allow me to adequately retrieve, organize and recap all the information I absorbed. (And my grandson’s presence for … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Environmentally friendly initiatives in the fashion industry are often discussed and praised, but rarely are we given such an immediate and dramatic reminder of how needed they are than we have over the past few weeks. The fires in Australia are horrible beyond measure, costing countless animal lives and displacing huge numbers of people. They’ve also harmed the environment permanently by causing damage that the landscape may … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
In the past 10 years, lingerie trade shows have become more and more critical to my market analysis. In a very limited time, I can touch and feel product and be exposed to new directions that will steer the lingerie industry in the near future. When I was a buyer the Apparel markets were much more robust, a large stable of brands in showrooms dedicated to their … Read More